by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find where computer information systems graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Pellissippi State Community College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid computer information systems graduates in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of about $54,069 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Chattanooga State Community College one of the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Chattanooga State Community College typically earn about $54,486 annually.
Strayer University Tennessee came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Memphis, Strayer University Tennessee is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,581.
Nashville State Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Nashville State Community College is a public school located in the city of Nashville. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,160.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at East Tennessee State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from East Tennessee State University typically earn about $93,295 annually.
Columbia State Community College earned the #6 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Columbia State Community College typically earn about $40,600 annually.
Austin Peay State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Austin Peay State University typically earn about $73,281 annually.
Jackson State Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,969.
Walters State Community College came in at #9 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Morristown, Walters State Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Walters State Community College make a median of around $36,266 per year.
Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #10 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Trevecca Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Trevecca Nazarene University typically earn about $59,514 annually.
Volunteer State Community College landed the #11 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, Volunteer State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Volunteer State Community College typically earn about $35,042 annually.
King College came in at #12 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bristol, King College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of King College earn a median of about $53,245 a year early in their careers.
Southwest Tennessee Community College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public school located in the city of Memphis. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Southwest Tennessee Community College make a median of around $33,171 per year.
Northeast State Community College earned the #14 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Blountville, Northeast State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from Northeast State Community College typically earn about $40,464 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their computer information systems graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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